Pre-reading Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Do you like to spend time near water in nature?
- Have you ever seen green plants or algae growing in water?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- danger /DEYN-jer/
[noun] – the possibility of harm, injury, or damage
The old bridge is in danger of collapsing after the heavy rain. - waste /weyst/
[noun] – unwanted or unusable material, often left over from people or animals
Factories must find better ways to manage chemical waste. - nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/
[noun] – a substance needed by plants or animals to live and grow
Farmers add nutrients to the soil to help crops grow faster. - save /seyv/
[verb] – to keep something from being wasted, lost, or used up
People were asked to save electricity during the summer heat. - sensor /SEN-sawr/
[noun] – a device that detects and measures changes in the environment
Cars use sensors to detect objects and prevent accidents.
Article Reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Florida has over 1,000 freshwater springs, more than any other state in the United States. Most of them are in central and northern Florida. They bring millions of gallons of water each day from the Floridan Aquifer, which gives 90 percent of the state’s drinking water. The springs are now in danger from farm chemicals, new housing, and climate change. Fertilizers and animal waste add nutrients that cause algae to grow. This algae harms plants, animals, and clean water. The Florida Springs Council has said that too much water pumping and phosphate mining make the springs weaker. The state spends about $50 million each year to help protect them, and there are plans for a Florida Springs National Park.Protection efforts include new rules and local projects. Some towns, such as Zephyrhills, have stopped building to save water. Volunteers in SpringsWatch test water and check plants and animals each month. Scientists also use satellites and sensors to study changes. Experts warn that quick action is needed because algae and saltwater from rising seas may cause more damage. Without protection, Florida’s springs may lose their beauty and clean water in the future.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Florida has over 1,000 freshwater springs.
- The springs are safe from climate change and new housing.
- Fertilizers and animal waste help the springs stay clean.
- Scientists use satellites and sensors to study the springs.
- Experts believe no action is needed to protect the springs.
Fill in the Blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table, then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| danger | waste | nutrients | save | sensors |
- Scientists placed ______ in the forest to record temperature changes.
- The city built a new plant to treat household ______ safely.
- Many animals are in ______ because their forests are being cut down.
- The river carried too many ______, which caused plants to spread quickly.
- The school started a program to ______ paper by printing less.